Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee - Ashburn, VA

Critical Facilities Engineer Trainee - Ashburn, VA

A unique opportunity in Equinix’s DoD Skillbridge Program for veterans, military spouses, and others seeking a technology career.

Leverage your military experience in a civilian role focused on facility and infrastructure maintenance, preventive/ corrective support, and operations across data center environments.

• Perform moderately difficult preventive and corrective maintenance on facility components.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor building & data center alarms.
• Repair, maintain, install, and inspect facility systems, supporting energy‑efficiency measures.
• Monitor Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolve alarm issues following procedures.
• Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems.
• Operate critical infrastructures under supervision of senior technical staff.
• Prioritize and manage service requests, maintain records and audit reports.
• Rack & stack equipment, perform fiber terminations, cable management, and cross‑connect work.
• Identify single points of failure, make recommendations, and respond to on‑site incidents.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, provide inventory updates, and support project initiatives.

• High School / GED required; technical associate degree or military‑technical school acceptable.
• Experience (1‑4 years) in mechanical engineering, electronics, HVAC, electrician, or HVAC design.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure: UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, life‑safety systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC testing, balancing, thermodynamics, and IT hardware operations.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work in data‑center environments.
• Strong communication, teamwork, initiative, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements for the DoD Skillbridge Program (DOE 1322.29, NAVADMIN 222/15).
• Currently within 180‑day separation window from active duty or a military spouse seeking a technology career.

• Real‑world industry qualifications and certifications.
• Mentorship from senior technical staff.
• Exposure to corporate culture and networking opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.